What are the schools like in Greece, NY?

Greece is served primarily by GREECE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Greece?

The median household income in Greece, NY is $66,708 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Greece, NY?

Greece has an average high temperature of 33.4°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 102.0 inches.

Greece, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Greece, NY affordable or expensive?

Greece's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greece is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $147,600 and the median rent is $946 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Greece, NY?

Greece has a violent crime rate of 187.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1232.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Greece, NY a Good Place to Live?

Greece is a small city of 14,406 in New York, with a median household income of $66,708 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Greece stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Greece is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Greece city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.7

Greece's overall cost of living index is 97.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greece costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Greece, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$147,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$946	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,708	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Greece's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

187.3 /100k

Property Crime

1232.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Greece is served primarily by GREECE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greece, NY	National Avg
School District	GREECE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greece sees average highs of 33.4°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation and 102.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Greece, NY
Average High — January	33.4°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	35.1"
Annual Snowfall	102.0"

Demographics

Metric	Greece, NY	National Avg
Population	14,406	—
Median Age	44.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Gates, NY 3 mi Gates, NY 4 mi Rochester, NY 5 mi Spencerport, NY 5 mi Irondequoit, NY 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Greece

Greece, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14626

Greece vs Other Cities

Greece, NY vs North Gates, NY Greece, NY vs Gates, NY Greece, NY vs Rochester, NY Greece, NY vs Spencerport, NY Greece, NY vs Irondequoit, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greece, NY affordable or expensive?

Greece's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Greece roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $147,600 and median rent is $946/month.

What is the crime rate in Greece, NY?

Greece's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1232.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Greece?

Public schools in Greece are operated by GREECE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greece, NY a good place to live?

Greece, NY has a population of 14,406, a median household income of $66,708, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Greece?

Greece averages 33.4°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches with about 102.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greece?

Greece, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14626.

What is the population of Greece?

The population of Greece, New York is 14,406 with a median age of 44.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Greece?

Key numbers for living in Greece: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $147,600, median household income $66,708, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greece side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.